Middle East conflict, oil price spike, AI-led fears—Stock market faces major headwinds. Time to stay on the sidelines?
The stock market is facing strong headwinds at the current juncture. Geopolitical risks remain elevated amid the ongoing US–Iran war, while the Russia–Ukraine conflict has stretched beyond four years. Crude oil prices have spiked, adding to inflationary pressures. There are also visible signs of a slowdown in global growth. At the same time, artificial intelligence…